Moving to research partnerships in developing countries

Much foreign-led research in developing countries remains semicolonial in n ature and may have negative effects on partner countries "Annexed site" research led by expatriates should be phased out and replace d by a partnership model in which nationals lead research projects, with on ly technical support from outsiders Research funded through national academics and institutions improves the ch ances of findings being translated into national policy and practice The principles of an equal research partnership need monitoring by funding agencies.